There has been much written about how to conquer, master, lead, contribute to, manage, etc., in a matrix organization. And, most of this is well thought through and helpful to people needing to understand this kind of organizational model. Over the years I have seen...

Can you relate to any of the following? I really don’t look forward to going to work. I feel burned-out. I’m increasingly avoiding interactions with people, especially when they don’t seem to value me. I think I’m doing a good job, but I know I have some areas where I...

Boards of Directors are increasingly holding CEOs accountable to serve as development coaches to their successors. It is no longer acceptable for the CEO to simply hire an outsider to do her/his work. Chances are that if the CEO does not have the motivation and skill...

Do You Know a Brilliant Boss? I am currently working on a book that I will be publishing titled “The Brilliant Boss”. I chose the title, “The Brilliant Boss” because I love the term brilliant. To me, is not only about intelligence. A brilliant boss is a...

While I am not a huge baseball fan, I do love the movie Moneyball. The concept is really universal. 1. “He passes the eye candy test. He’s got the looks, he’s great at playing the part. “ You must be great at scouting for talent and recruiting....

Yes, to listen. While most of us we came into the world with these three tools functioning, many executives never learned to use them. And, even those who did often forget. As a leader, your role is to optimize the critical thinking of those around you. Unless you are...